Sapa Trekking Tour to Rice Terraces and Villages

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

What makes this tour special is the combination of scenic trekking and authentic cultural experiences in one full-day adventure. Trek through the spectacular rice terraces of Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, meet local Black Hmong and Dzay communities, and experience their traditional way of life. The journey then continues to Cat Cat Village, where you can explore a traditional Hmong village, visit its waterfall and historic hydraulic power station, and enjoy stunning views at the foot of Fansipan. With a local guide, lunch, and transportation included, this tour offers a convenient and immersive way to discover the best of Sapa in one day.

What's Included

Lunch
Tour Guide
Car from Ta Van to Sapa, Sapa - Cat Cat - Sapa
Entrance Tickets
VAT
Ensurance
Tips for Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Sa Pa Stone Church

Meet at Sapa Stone Church, at the main entrance. Your driver or guide will be waiting there and holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Lao Chai

    The journey begins with a trek through Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van villages, where you can admire stunning rice terraces, the peaceful Muong Hoa Stream, and the spectacular Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. Along the way, discover the traditional lifestyle and culture of the Black Hmong and Dzay ethnic communities before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant in Lao Chai Village.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cat Cat village

    In the afternoon, continue to Cat Cat Village, a traditional Black Hmong village located at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Explore the village, discover the daily life of local people, and walk down to the beautiful waterfall and historic French-built hydraulic power station. After taking photos and enjoying the scenery, return to Sapa Town and finish the tour. The tour includes an English-speaking local guide, lunch, transportation, and the entrance ticket to Cat Cat Village. Guests are recommended to bring comfortable trekking shoes, warm clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, and some Vietnamese Dong for personal expenses.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Vietnam Treasures Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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